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The Relationship Between Sperm Quality and Food
The ability of a sperm to swim depends on certain proteins, and sperm motility is generally associated with sperm quality. Some food items like macunapurines, reduce prolactin, increase sperm motility, increase testosterone, and subjective wellbeing.
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ChapterThe Relationship Between Sperm Quality and Food
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This podcast delves into the effect of food on sperm quality and how certain chemicals found in food, such as macunapurines, L-dopa, and specific proteins can increase testosterone, subjective well-being, and sperm motility.
46:57 - 50:45 (03:48)
Summary
This podcast delves into the effect of food on sperm quality and how certain chemicals found in food, such as macunapurines, L-dopa, and specific proteins can increase testosterone, subjective well-being, and sperm motility.